News: Office of Community Engagement
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Scholars bring their expertise in energy policy, educational access, national security, and the workforce.
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Manoj Sharma receives Community Engagement Award for his work to provide access and delivery of health care to marginalized groups.
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The university’s top engagement awards recognize commitment to the community in four different categories.
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Dr. Christina Demopoulos, a 2023 Community Engagement Award winner, broadens the scope of Dental School's service-learning course.
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Heather Richardson receives a 2023 Community Engagement Award for her work expanding the resources for students who were in foster care.
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Nutrition sciences major selected as 2023 recipient of the UNLV Student Service Award.
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A collection of news stories highlighting research wins, expert insights, and academic achievement.
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Chopra is a New York Times bestselling author and world-renowned pioneer in integrative medicine and personal transformation; tickets are free.
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Top Tier Award winner Rian Satterwhite helps ignite a sense of community service in UNLV students.
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A mock crash, 911 audio, emergency response, presentations from a trauma surgeon and fatality team investigators, and more are part of free July 26 event for teen drivers.
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Students tackle food and housing insecurity through service to the community.
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Edwin Oh uses genetics to improve health while Katherine Hertlein explores healthy relationships and the connection between sexuality and technology.